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Booths, Books & Bites: A Library Lawn & Treasure Sale

Come shop or sign up to be a vendor. Download an application for booth space and get more information here: http://ssldl.info/calendar/lawnsale

What's more fun than going to yard sales? How about the opportunity to go to a whole bunch of yard sales, right in one place?  The Salem-South Lyon District Library will be hosting a community lawn and treasure sale Saturday, August 24th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Individuals, crafters, businesses and others are welcome to apply to sell items.

Last year was our 1st annual Parking Lot Sale. It was so successful that this year we are expanding it to the lawn to allow more people to participate. We also listened to your suggestions from last year. 

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Here are a few ways the sale will be different this year:

  • More promotion, including article in South Lyon Herald, more signage, etc.
  • Day changed from Sunday to Saturday so we will already have library traffic to get more foot traffic
  • We will make sure we have a food truck or refreshments of some sort
  • No assigned spots, as to eliminate unfairly placed people near the grass
  • The whole sale will take place on the grass (parking lot spots still available upon special request)
  • We will make sure Library Staff is walking around as to control the problem of vendors smoking on Library grounds
  • Booth spaces are larger and accommodate a 10x10 tent this year
  • Designated vendor parking to avoid patrons being turned away by parking overflow
  • A Purple Heart Truck will be available after the sale to donate unsold items. Items for donation must be boxed/bagged — vendors are responsible for loading their own goods. Please view the list of ACCEPTABLE and un-acceptable donations.

The price is only $25 for a booth, and the booths are now larger at 10x20 and will be located on the grass. Vehicles are NOT permitted on the grass. The set-up time will be from 8:00-9:45 AM and all vendors must be set up by that time. This event happens rain or shine, and no refunds will be issued. For a complete list of rules download an application for booth space.

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